Zelig

"You wanted more when it was all over!"

Aug 25 1983 PG 1h 19m
Comedy

Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.

Plot

Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.

Written by

Woody Allen

Directed by

Woody Allen

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Orion Pictures

Languages

Deutsch, English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 7 wins & 19 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
44,998
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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